Friday, October 11
Louisville, Ky.
8:00 PM
University of Louisville
vs
Clemson
Photo by: Chris Carter | Louisville Athletics
Cardinals Host No. 12 Clemson Friday
October 10, 2024 | Men's Soccer
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be televised on ACC Network.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville men's soccer team hosts reigning national champion Clemson on Friday night at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be televised on ACC Network.
ABOUT THE CARDINALS
Louisville got back in the win column on Tuesday night with a 4-2 victory over Lipscomb. Josh Jones, Parker Forbes, Michael Lee and Chase Vazquez all scored in the win, while Leon Kondic tallied a pair of assists.
The Cardinals scored a season-high four goals in Tuesday's win after tallying three in the draw at Cal in the previous match. It marked the first time UofL had scored at least three goals in consecutive matches since the first two matches of 2022.
SERIES HISTORY
Louisville and Clemson have met 12 times since the Cardinals joined the ACC in 2014, with UofL holding a 4-7-1 record against the Tigers. Clemson defeated Louisville twice last season, including in the ACC semifinals, however the Cardinals have won three straight over Clemson at home. The home team has won the last seven matches in the series.
NOTING THE CARDINALS
FRESHMEN CLASS MAKING HUGE IMPACT
Louisville returned five starters and 12 players overall from the 2023 squad that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Those returners have been huge for the Cards through 11 matches with Gage Guerra, Sander Roed, Ethan Subachan and Josh Jones combining for 32 of Louisville's 64 points.
However, the freshmen class is making its mark as well. Seven different freshmen have played meaningful minutes so far, with at least four in the starting lineup in each of the last seven matches, including a season high seven in the starting XI at Cal.
Leon Kondic scored the game-winner in the 90th minute at Kentucky. Jack Lewis assisted on Kondic's winner and tallied a winner of his own against Bellarmine, while Michael Lee got the game-winner against Lipscomb. TJ Kahoalii and Chase Vazquez assisted on the Lewis goal, while Noah De Blasis (Jacksonville) and Kondic (Tulsa) also have assists on game-winning goals.
Defensively, De Blasis has started 10 matches and Olayinka Ogunleye has started nine. De Blasis has played 855 minutes this season, while Ogunleye has logged 756.
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Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleMSOC.
ABOUT THE CARDINALS
Louisville got back in the win column on Tuesday night with a 4-2 victory over Lipscomb. Josh Jones, Parker Forbes, Michael Lee and Chase Vazquez all scored in the win, while Leon Kondic tallied a pair of assists.
The Cardinals scored a season-high four goals in Tuesday's win after tallying three in the draw at Cal in the previous match. It marked the first time UofL had scored at least three goals in consecutive matches since the first two matches of 2022.
SERIES HISTORY
Louisville and Clemson have met 12 times since the Cardinals joined the ACC in 2014, with UofL holding a 4-7-1 record against the Tigers. Clemson defeated Louisville twice last season, including in the ACC semifinals, however the Cardinals have won three straight over Clemson at home. The home team has won the last seven matches in the series.
NOTING THE CARDINALS
- Louisville is 4-1-1 when it scores multiple goals
- The Cardinals are unbeaten, 4-0-2, when scoring the opening goal
- Louisville is 3-0-1 when has the lead at halftime
- When the Cards have more shots on goal than their opponent, they are 4-1-0
- Louisville has started 19 different players this season
- JP Jordan is the only player to start all 11 matches this season
- Fifteen different Cardinals have at least one point
- Leon Kondic leads the Cards with four assists, aiming to become the first freshman to lead Louisville in assists since Tim Kubel tied for the team lead in 2014
FRESHMEN CLASS MAKING HUGE IMPACT
Louisville returned five starters and 12 players overall from the 2023 squad that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Those returners have been huge for the Cards through 11 matches with Gage Guerra, Sander Roed, Ethan Subachan and Josh Jones combining for 32 of Louisville's 64 points.
However, the freshmen class is making its mark as well. Seven different freshmen have played meaningful minutes so far, with at least four in the starting lineup in each of the last seven matches, including a season high seven in the starting XI at Cal.
Leon Kondic scored the game-winner in the 90th minute at Kentucky. Jack Lewis assisted on Kondic's winner and tallied a winner of his own against Bellarmine, while Michael Lee got the game-winner against Lipscomb. TJ Kahoalii and Chase Vazquez assisted on the Lewis goal, while Noah De Blasis (Jacksonville) and Kondic (Tulsa) also have assists on game-winning goals.
Defensively, De Blasis has started 10 matches and Olayinka Ogunleye has started nine. De Blasis has played 855 minutes this season, while Ogunleye has logged 756.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE MEN'S SOCCER ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleMSOC.
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